U.S. Pre-clearance
Shannon Airport's initiative (for that's what this was) on acquiring a Pre-inspection facility was years in the planning and pre-dated Open Skies by a long way. Whereas it did require an act of the Oireachtas to permit it's establishment and SNN, as part of a State company, needed to keep the relevant Govt. Department briefed on it's progress, the groundwork/negotiations were done by Shannon's management for the reason mentioned above- to enhance the airport as a technical transit stop.
The Pre-inspection innovation was a continuation of Shannon's recognised ability to adapt to a changing environment in a way very few airports built for early transatlantic aviation have. Airport Duty Free and the Aeroflot fuel farm (1980's) are other examples of SNN's record of world class innovation.
Last edited by gaelgeoir; 29th Aug 2013 at 15:02.